# Powerus Expands Drone Deals in Pakistan

Powerus is reported to have received a U.S. Air Force award worth **$90 million** to supply 3,000 interceptor drones, alongside a separate reported U.S. drone contract worth $2.5 million and a **$22.3 million** contract for a two-year air-threat monitoring system protecting Middle East oil and gas infrastructure. On September 16, 2026, the company also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army covering an initial UAV order and a potential technology partnership and local manufacturing. The source is a subscriber contribution that ThePrint says it did not edit or fact-check, so procurement teams should independently verify the reported awards and agreement before relying on them for market or sourcing decisions.

- The reported Pakistan arrangement could create opportunities for UAV suppliers, manufacturing partners, and supporting service providers, but the order value and detailed terms are not disclosed.
- Companies considering cross-border UAV sales, technology transfer, or local production should assess applicable export-control and end-use obligations; the source specifically flags these as potential risks.
- The reported U.S. awards and Middle East infrastructure-protection contract indicate demand across both military drone procurement and air-threat monitoring. Contractors should validate the underlying award details and requirements before using them in capture or teaming plans.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Pakistan Army

### Vendors
- Powerus (Prime contractor/awardee)

### Sources
- [SubscriberWrites: Powerus: The Ambitious American Defence Contractor Fuelling South Asia’s Drone Race](https://theprint.in/yourturn/subscriberwrites-powerus-the-ambitious-american-defence-contractor-fuelling-south-asias-drone-race/3069365) - ThePrint